Sarnia Power and Sail Squadron

🇨🇦 Important changes have been made to the Pleasure Craft Licensing process. A pleasure craft licence is a document with a unique number that is displayed on both sides of the bow of a pleasure craft. Learn more here: https://buff.ly/bGTidSv

🇨🇦 Des changements importants ont été apportés au processus de délivrance des permis d’embarcation de plaisance. Un permis d’embarcation de plaisance est un document comportant un numéro unique qui doit être affiché des deux côtés de la proue de l’embarcation. En savoir plus : https://buff.ly/niPmDD7

🆘 Marine Radios: An Essential Safety Tool! A VHF marine radio is an invaluable safety resource that ensures you stay connected with fellow boaters and search and rescue teams, particularly in areas where cell service is unreliable. . To ensure you can communicate effectively in emergency and non-emergency situations, obtain your required Restricted Operator Certificate Maritime (ROC-M) today at: https://buff.ly/MSCA9lq . On the water, every second is crucial, and marine radios play a vital role in communication and emergency response. Utilizing a marine radio responsibly is key to safeguarding everyone on the water. . #boating #fishing #fallboating #greatlakes #atlanticocean #pacifcocean #stawrence #seaway #outdoors #adventure #SAR #marineunit #sos #mayday

⛵Boat Electronics: Maintenance, Care, Cleaning and Winterization Guide from Discover Boating ↪️ https://buff.ly/q724qML

stepped up and ran a very successful Flare Disposal 2025 Campaign. Please take the time to send your request to Transport Canada to reinstate funding.

Safety Education and Distress Flare Disposal Program Regular readers of BIC News Week know that we are concerned about the loss of options for boaters to dispose of their expired Distress Flares.

🛠️ Uh-oh, you’ve taken out the boat trailer, but the lights aren’t functioning. Here are some troubleshooting tips to help you out ➡️ https://buff.ly/1ehR2mQ

French version: https://buff.ly/eg4Fb31

An invaluable learning opportunity to meet the legal obligation for anyone operating a motorized pleasure craft.
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Free Whistles! 🤩

🚨 We’re all set for tomorrow’s Flare Disposal & Boating Safety Education Day at Bridgeview Marine Services! 🚤💥

Bring your expired flares to dispose of safely, stock up on new flares, and pick up FREE safety info, whistles, and Safe Boating Guides to help you stay safe on the water this season.

We’re excited to have the Sarnia Power and Sail Squadron and Point SAR joining us to help accept flares, educate and answer your boating safety questions!

Plus, enjoy coffee and donuts while you browse and chat with our team. We can’t wait to see you! 🌊⚓

Have a SAFE and Enjoyable Boating Season
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🛥️ Before launching a boat for the first time each season, please complete the following checklist to reduce your chances of an unpleasant boating experience. Get the checklist here ➡️ https://buff.ly/xJaNyAf

Important Reminder
this Boating Safety Awareness Week

⚡️ Never swim in a marina! ⚡️ #safeboatingawarenessweek #electricalsafety #waterwaystv

Tips & Checklist for Towing and Trailering

🛟 Boating Season is HERE! Read our Tips for Towing and Launching a Boat ↪️ https://buff.ly/Tj8v4vE

📣 Now In Stock! 🛥️
The brand-new 2025 PORTS Cruising Guide: Georgian Bay, The North Channel & Lake Huron is HERE!

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📲 Includes a FREE digital version for mobile devices!
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